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RESPONSIVE BEHAVIORS: DON'T JUST REACT - PREVENT, REDUCE, AND RESPOND

Every Behavior Has a Story. Learn to Listen — Because Behavior IS Communication.

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ACTIVITIES ADAPTED FOR THE COGNITIVELY IMPAIRED

Engagement in Meaningful Activities has Proven Results

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NOT JUST ANOTHER VERSION OF PERSON - CENTERED CARE

Montessori Inspired Lifestyle® is Grounded in Science and Proven in Practice; a Rigorous, Evidence - Based Approach to Dementia Care

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Small Hands, Big Impact - Bringing purpose and delight to people living with dementia — and the children who visit them.

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The Adapted Montessori Method

In 1995, Dr. Cameron J. Camp, a psychologist, modified Dr. Maria Montessori’s educational method to suit elderly individuals with cognitive impairments, focusing on normalization. This adaptation is now known as the Montessori Inspired Lifestyle® for dementia care or the adapted Montessori method. Learn more about the method and the adaptation here.

The Montessori Dementia Center is proud to be the exclusive Canadian licensee and training partner of Dr. Camp and the renowned Center for Applied Research in Dementia (CARD). Learn more about implementing the Montessori Inspired Lifestyle®  in your community.

 

Montessori Supports Regulatory and Quality Goals

10/12/2025
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Montessori Dementia Care: Raising Quality, Meeting Standards – Across Canada, long-term care and retirement communities are expected to show more than compassionate intent — they must provide measurable proof of quality, compliance, and improved resident outcomes. Provincial frameworks from coast to coast share the same priorities: dignity, independence, engagement, and reduction of responsive behaviors. Montessori-based dementia care naturally supports these…

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Montessori Activities Aren’t Just Crafts or Distractions

10/07/2025
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In Montessori Inspired Lifestyle® dementia care, activities are valuable opportunities for engagement — not just “crafts” or “distractions.” They’re moments that connect, calm, and build confidence. But roles take that engagement one step further. They give people a sense of purpose, belonging, and identity. The difference is subtle but profound: it’s the difference between doing something meaningful and being someone…

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Say “Yes” as Often as Possible

09/29/2025
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We always encourage caregivers to say “yes” as often as possible. And there’s a reason for that… When the Chicks Came to Visit: The surprising power of a thoughtful “yes.” It began with a simple suggestion: “What if we brought baby chicks into the home?” The idea came from a staff member who wasn’t focused on policies or paperwork….

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Multiple Medications are Not Unusual

09/29/2025
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Polypharmacy — the use of multiple medications at the same time, often five or more — is one of the most pressing challenges in dementia care today. For residents living in long-term care or retirement communities, polypharmacy is not unusual.  Many have multiple chronic conditions: diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, depression, insomnia. Each condition can add another pill to the daily…

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Small Roles, Big Impact

09/28/2025
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Small Roles, Big Impact: Montessori in Dementia Care – For people living with dementia, purpose doesn’t come from large responsibilities — it comes from small, everyday contributions that matter to their community. In long-term care and retirement residences, these roles may look simple to outsiders, but to the individual, they bring dignity, connection, and belonging. One woman takes pride in…

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Where the Money Is Made with Montessori Inspired Lifestyle®

09/28/2025
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Where the Money Is Made with Montessori Inspired Lifestyle®: The Canadian Business Case You Can’t Ignore Let’s be direct. Running a long-term care home or retirement residence in Canada is not only about care delivery and compliance. It is about business survival in an increasingly scrutinized and competitive environment. Yes, you are already tracking clinical KPIs like falls, hospitalizations,…

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Person-Centered Care vs Person-Led Care

09/03/2025
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In dementia care, person-centered care is the internationally recognized best practice. It means seeing each individual beyond their diagnosis, valuing their history and preferences, and shaping care around their identity and abilities.- Some propose calling it “person-led care.” While this sounds progressive, it risks confusion: many people with dementia — especially in moderate and later stages — cannot reliably “lead” their own…

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Building Cognitive Ramps in Dementia Care

08/20/2025
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Cognitive Ramps – Seeing Dementia as a Disability, Not Just a Disease: When someone uses a wheelchair, we don’t expect them to “overcome” stairs. We build a ramp. Yet when someone lives with dementia, too often the burden is placed on the person to compensate for memory loss, confusion, or language difficulties. What if we treated dementia the same…

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Do You Know These 3 Pillars?

07/28/2025
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3 Pillars of Purposeful Dementia Engagement: A Montessori Approach to Meaningful Care ♦  It’s easy to assume that a busy resident is an engaged resident — but real connection comes from purposeful experiences, not just activity. True engagement isn’t about keeping people occupied; it’s about connecting them to who they are, what they value, and what they’re still capable…

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Between Two Worlds: Supporting the Moderate Stage of Dementia

07/11/2025
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In the moderate stage of dementia, people often remain aware of what’s happening both around them and within them. They may feel the loss of ability, sense their limitations, and wrestle with the tension between what they once could do and what they now struggle to manage. This awareness brings emotional pain, fear, frustration, and confusion—not just symptoms but…

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